Belgium car rentals
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Sunnycars car rental locations in Belgium
25 Locations
keddy by Europcar car rental locations in Belgium
22 Locations
Europcar car rental locations in Belgium
16 Locations
Hertz car rental locations in Belgium
12 Locations
Budget car rental locations in Belgium
11 Locations
Thrifty car rental locations in Belgium
10 Locations
Avis car rental locations in Belgium
9 Locations
Sixt car rental locations in Belgium
6 Locations
Enterprise car rental locations in Belgium
5 Locations
FLIZZR car rental locations in Belgium
5 Locations
YourRent car rental locations in Belgium
4 Locations
Dollar car rental locations in Belgium
3 Locations
Top tips for renting a car in Belgium
- With the exception of luxury cars, most rentals (including Europcar and Sixt) are allowed for cross-border travel in Western Europe. There are additional restrictions if you want to rent a car in Belgium and drive to Eastern Europe, and fees may apply for certain countries. You need to refer to your rental agreement or contact the agency if you have questions before setting off.
- Street parking meters are used in most Belgian cities. There are also designated Blue Zones for parking, which have a maximum limit of three hours. In order to use these areas, you must purchase a special time-stamped parking permit, which is available at all police stations, most smoke shops and all petrol stations. When parking on the street, always face the direction of oncoming traffic.
- Foreign nationals may require only a valid driver’s license to drive in Belgium, but it’s not a bad idea to consider an International Driver’s Permit just to be safe. Also, all passengers must wear seatbelts at all times, and you must carry a reflective vest and a reflective triangle in your car. You should perform a check on the vehicle to ensure these items are onboard before you sign the contract.
- The use of child seats is mandatory for infants up to three years of age, and you must first deactivate the airbag if you’re using a rear-facing car seat on the passenger side. Also, blood-alcohol levels in Belgium are very low; the police perform regular checks and fines are hefty, so mind your intake if you’re out at dinner and intend to drive afterwards.
FAQs about renting a car in Belgium
On average a rental car in Belgium costs $86 per day.
Compact (Ford Focus or similar) is the most frequently booked rental car type in Belgium.
In the past 72 hours, the cheapest rental cars were found at Hertz ($29/day), keddy by Europcar ($35/day) and Alamo ($43/day).
Based on ratings and reviews from real users on KAYAK, the best car rental company in Belgium is Avis (7.0, 55 reviews).
Take a look at our extensive car rental location map to find the best rental cars near you.
On average a rental car in Belgium costs $284 per week ($41 per day).
On average a rental car in Belgium costs $1,215 per month ($41 per day).
Driving is done on the right side of the road in Belgium, and trams or trolley cars always have the right of way in the country. Bicycles are a very common mode of transportation in Belgium, so be careful whenever you’re on the road. There are no toll bridges in Belgium except for the Liefkenhoeks Tunnel in Antwerp, which is about 6,00 € (about $6.80).
All drivers intent on renting a car in Belgium must be at least 21 years of age and must hold their license for at least 12 months to be eligible. Drivers under 25 may incur an additional young driver fee. This fee will vary among companies but is estimated to be between 4,40 and 20 € (about $5-23) per day. There is no stated maximum age for renting cars, so if you are a senior, you should consult your rental agency of choice to see if there are restrictions.
The average price of petrol in Belgium is about 1.43 € ($1.62) per liter and is higher than the median world average of about 1.06 € ($1.20) per liter ($5.90 per gallon). A liter of diesel costs about 1.41 € ($1.64) compared to about $5,99 in the United States per gallon; so if your plan is to rent a car in Belgium and drive around the country extensively, make sure you budget for fuel costs.
Speed limits are fairly uniform across Belgium, though there may be some variations in certain geographical areas (Flanders versus French-Belgium). Regardless, the legal speed within city limits is 50 km/h (about 31 mph), and reduced speeds are common in most residential areas. Ninety km/h (about 56 mph) is permitted on highways, and 120 km/h (about 75 mph) is allowed on expressways.